Rajib Singha, Author at Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice

What is Quick Heal Total Security Multi-Device?

August 18, 2017

If you are using a smartphone and a laptop, then it is most likely for at least one of your family members using a similar device or devices. Your parents, for instance, might be using a Windows desktop, your sibling a Mac and your kids an Android smartphone. In short,...

Timeline of Ransomware Attacks in 2017 (so far): INFOGRAPHIC

July 12, 2017

Given the number of ransomware attacks we have witnessed so far, this year may well be dubbed as “The Year of the Ransomware”. And we have all reasons to expect more of these in the coming days. This infographic is a quick recap of the notable ransomware attacks that have...

DOs and DON’Ts to stay safe from Ransomware (infographic)

June 28, 2017

Unless you live in a cave, you would definitely know what is a ransomware. It is a malware that is keeping Internet users awake at nights and restless during the day. It does not strike with a warning, and when it does it does not leave without causing a catastrophe....

Quick Heal Total Security receives BEST+++ certification from AVLab

June 26, 2017

AVLab is an independent organization that conducts tests on security software for corporate networks and individual user devices. These tests are conducted by using malicious software, tools, and bypassing security techniques that are used in real cyberattacks. In April 2017, AVLab conducted a ‘Protection test against drive-by download attacks’. What...

Stay away from the Fireball Malware – Update your Antivirus

June 8, 2017

In its latest advisory, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned Internet users of the Fireball malware. This post explains what this virus is all about and how you can stay away from it. What is the Fireball Malware? Fireball is a browser-hijacker that attacks the victim’s web...

Watch out for Android Ransomware – It’s rising!

June 5, 2017

It’s not only PC ransomware that you should be worrying about. Android ransomware too is on the rise… Android ransomware has grown by 200% according to the study done by Quick Heal Security Labs for its Q1 Threat Report. Click here to read the full report Android ransomware work in...

WannaCry Ransomware Recap: Some important facts you need to know

May 24, 2017

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Ransomware is a malware that locks your computer making it inaccessible or it encrypts your data. It then demands you to pay a ransom for unlocking the computer or decrypting the data. This post talks about the file encrypting ransomware called WannaCry – the biggest ransomware attack in history! 1....

Pharming – What is it and How Can you Dodge it?

May 17, 2017

If someday you intend to go to a mall but end up in a fish market, then that’s a case of bad directional sense. In the digital world, however, we call it pharming! How Does Pharming Work? Phishing is an online fraud where a scammer sends fraudulent emails to the...

WannaCry Ransomware Creating Havoc Worldwide by Exploiting Patched Windows Exploit!

May 13, 2017

Ransomware are causing major disruptions in recent years. Recently leaked dump of NSA EternalBlue exploit is used by cybercriminals to spread WannaCry ransomware worldwide. Dump of MS-17-010 Windows OS Vulnerability was made public by the notorious Shadow Broker group on 14th April, 2017. This vulnerability affects most of the desktop...

7 Deadly Internet Security Mistakes

May 10, 2017

Simply installing an antivirus software on your PC cannot guarantee your online safety. Internet security is an ongoing process, where you need to stay on guard against the latest threats. Run through the below post and check if you are making any of these 7 deadly Internet Security mistakes. 1....

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